Full array of system expansion options
Nikon's Total Imaging System makes it easy to customize system setups
and optimize performance for specific shooting requirements
10-pin remote connection
PictBridge support
P i c t u r e s c a n b e p r i n t e d b y s i m p l y
The 10 -pin connection terminal
extends flexible remote shooting
connec ting the D300 to any Pic tBridge
possibilities by supporting use of
compatible printer via the supplied USB
accessories such as the Remote
cable and giving the command. In-camera
Cord MC-30/MC-36 and Modulite
page setup support makes printing easier
while also affording finer control over the
Remote Control Set ML-3.
Remote Cord
MC-36
results.
GPS (Global Positioning System) support
NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.01 and 3.01) compliant
Image Authentication Software
GPS units can be connected via the optional
(optional)
G P S C a b l e M C - 3 5 to r e co r d l a ti t u d e ,
When the authenticity of an image needs
longitude, altitude, heading (direction)
to be proven or verified, Nikon's exclusive
and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
I m a g e A u t h e n t i c a t i o n f u n c t i o n c a n
information directly to the file for each shot.
readily confirm if the original image data
has been tampered with, and also if any
HDMI
*
high definition video output
changes have been made to date and GPS
information.
H D M I ( H i g h D e fi n i t i o n M u l t i m e d i a
Interface) connectivity makes it
Image Authentication Software System
Requirements
possible to enjoy high- quality
OS
HDTV display that is compliant
with global standards for the
transmission of digital image
CPU/Model
and digital audio signals.
RAM
Hard disk
* HDMI 1.3a compliant
Display
Interface
Others
Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 2 GB SanDisk Extreme III (SDCFX) card
at different image quality and size settings.
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control is on or ISO sensitivity is set to 800 or higher, or long exposure noise reduction, active D-lighting, or image authentication is on.
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images and buffer capacity drop accordingly.
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Flash units (Speedlights)
Speedlight
Speedlight
SB-800
SB-600
Viewfinder accessories
Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses
Eyepiece
Magnifier
(available for Windows only)
DG-2
Windows: Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista Home
Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate
(32-bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (SP2),
Windows 2000 Professional (SP4)
Pentium 4, 1 GHz or higher
512 MB or more recommended
Right-angle
50 MB required for installation, 200 MB required for operation
Viewing Attachment DR-6
800 x 600 or more with 16-bit color (High Color) or more
USB: One standard Universal Serial Bus port necessary
(for USB drive use)
AC adapters, Batteries,
• CD-ROM drive required for installation
and Battery packs
• Internet connection may be required
• Software update of version 1.0.1 is required
Battery
Chamber
Cover BL-3
Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery
EN-EL4/EN-EL4a
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Exposure mode button/
Format button
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Exposure compensation button
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Shutter-release button
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Power switch
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Sub-command dial
6
Depth-of-field preview button
R6/AA-size alkaline, NiMH, lithium or nickel-manganese batteries; Rechargeable Li-ion
7
Battery EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 and AA batteries, Quick Charger MH-21/MH-22 available
Fn button
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Mirror
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Focus-mode selector
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Ten-pin remote terminal cover
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Flash sync terminal cover
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Release mode dial
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Flash mode button/
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Flash pop-up button
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Accessory shoe
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(for optional flash unit)
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AF-assist illuminator/Self-timer
lamp/Red-eye reduction lamp
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Control panel
25
Focal plane mark
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Eyelet for camera strap
Nikon Close-up
Speedlight
Speedlight
Commander Kit
Nikon
SB-400
R1C1
Speedlights
SB-800/600/400
Studio
SC-28,29
Speedlights**
SC-28, 29
(-5 to +3m
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DK-20C
Eyepiece Adapter
DK-22
Magnifying Eyepiece
DK-21M
Eyepiece Cap
DK-5*
Rubber Eyecup
DK-23*
Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL3e*
Multi-Power
Battery Pack MB-D10
Eight R6/AA-size batteries**
AC Adapter
Quick Charger MH-18a*
EH-5a/EH-5
Rear
27
Delete button/Format button
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24
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28
Playback button
29
Menu button
30
Protect button/Help button/Info button
31
Thumbnail/playback zoom out button
32
Playback zoom in button
33
OK button
34
Video connector (under cover)/HDMI
connector (under cover)/DC-IN
1
connector for optional AC adapter
(under cover)/USB connector
2
(under cover)
35
Monitor
3
36
Tripod socket
4
37
Contact cover for optional
MB-D10 battery pack
5
38
Battery-chamber cover
Battery-chamber cover latch
39
40
Memory card slot cover
Card slot cover latch
41
6
42
AF-area mode selector
Memory card access lamp
43
7
44
Focus selector lock
Multi selector
45
46
Main command dial
47
AF-ON button
48
Metering selector
49
AE/AF lock button
50
Diopter adjustment control
51
Viewfinder eyepiece cup
52
Viewfinder eyepiece
10-pin remote terminal accessories
Lenses
Remote Cord MC-22 (1m) /
MC-30 (0.8m) / MC-36 (0.85m)
Extension Cord
MC-22/MC-30/MC-36
MC-21 (3m)
Connecting Cord MC-23 (0.4m)
Adapter Cord MC-25
Modulite Control Set
(0.2m)
ML-3
GPS Cable MC-35
GPS Unit**
TV accessories
HDMI Cable (Type A)**
Video Cable EG-D100*
Computer related accessories
CompactFlash Card**
PC Card adapter**
CompactFlash Card Reader**
Microdrive™ **
Case
USB Cable UC-E4*
Semi-soft Case
CF-D200
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30
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36
TV Monitor**
Personal
Computer**
Capture NX
Camera
Control Pro 2
Image
Software
Suite*
Authentication
Wireless Transmitter
Software
WT-4/4A
*Supplied accessories **Non-Nikon products
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